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William Tucker was born in January 1831, and is a son of William and Anna (James) Tucker, natives of Tennessee. His parents engaged in farming, and when he was but three years old came by water to Little Rock, and then by wagon to Franklin County, finally locating in Madison County, Ark., where the father took up land, which he improved. The father and mother died in 1878 and 1876, respectively. To them the following twelve children were born, all of whom lived to maturity: Nancy (deceased), Lucinda, Jane (deceased), Elizabeth (deceased), Asbury (deceased), William, Wiley, Thomas, Anna, Jack, Catherine. Those living are residents of Arkansas. William Tucker grew to maturity in Hillburn Township, and until twenty-one years of age lived with his parents. In 1852 he crossed the plains to California in an ox wagon, and there spent four successful years. Since his return he has engaged in farming, in which he has also met with success. His farm contains 500 acres, 150 being well improved and cultivated. In 1859 he married Margaret McKinney, who was born in this state in 1844, and has borne seven children: James, William, Emily, John, Belle, Martha and Charles (deceased). Mrs. Tucker is a member of the Christian Church, and Mr. Tucker is a Master Mason. Politically he is a Democrat, and during the war served in the Confederate army, in Hill’s regiment.